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My pickup: Kipchoge's only way to earn a living

Kipchoge drives for a living in Thika, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 4 weeks.

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Kipchoge Kioko Odhiambo
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Thika
I make my living with my pickup. 4 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $250 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $125 • Labor charges: $45 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $35 • Towing and inspection: $45 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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  • Het L. More

    good luck, Kipchoge. Hope you get there. All the best!

    • Harumi Kumiko Kobayashi

      Stay strong, Kipchoge. Small businesses are the heart of Thika. Hope you're open again soon

      • Humaira Samina Siddiqui

        Thanks for sharing this, Kipchoge. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Chennai donated after I showed her your page

        • Savannah S. Mason

          Keep going, Kipchoge. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless

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